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THREE SISTERS STEW
Thursday, November 7 / 6:30 pm at Hilton Branch
Celebrate the heritage of Native American cooking. In this demo we’ll use ingredients central to Native American diets for centuries, a tradition that nourishes the body and spirit, and honors the earth.
We’ll talk about the cultural significance of the ingredients, and how Native communities have cultivated sustainable food practices. A tasting will follow. No registration needed.
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BOOKS NOW AND THEN
Thursday, November 14
6:30 pm at Hilton Branch
Our Native American Heritage Month read is There, There, by Tommy Orange. This wondrous and shattering award-winning novel follows 12 characters from Native communities traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow. This chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American—grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism.
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YARN & FIBER ARTS MEETUP
Saturdays, November 9 & December 14
10 am to 1 pm at Hilton Branch
Do you enjoy creating with yarn or fabric? Unwind, connect, and get support among fellow crafters while working on your projects. All adults are welcome, regardless of skill level.
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SORTING IT OUT
Making the Most of Your Recycling Efforts
Wednesday, November 13
6:30 pm at Hilton Branch
Ever found yourself staring at your recycling bin, unsure of what belongs in there? You're not alone! In this lively, hands-on presentation, local recycling expert Catherine Redd will break down how to waste less and recycle more. We'll dive into what items are truly recyclable, decode those tricky recycling symbols, and tackle all your recycling questions and dilemmas.
Catherine Redd is the owner of SOMACYCLE, a local recycling pickup service for hard-to-recycle household items.
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DIGITAL DEVICE CLINICS
Thursdays, November 14 & 21
11-1 at Adult Services, 129 Boyden Ave.
Get one-on-one help for using your laptop, tablet, phone or other digital device. We can't repair your device, but we can help you with apps, email, and most other device issues.
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TEENS & TWEENS CHESS GROUP
November 6
6 pm at Hilton Branch
Open to all skill levels. You can use one of our chess sets or bring your own. Maybe even check out a book or two on chess strategy.
Registration is encouraged, but not required. Please register here.
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HILTON BRANCH CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS | |
- Unless otherwise noted, programs are drop-in
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
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Programs designed for families & not camps or preschool groups. Groups may arrange a special program or visit to the library: 973.762.1688 ext 5101 or at kids@maplewoodlibrary.org
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HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR THE SMOKEY BEAR READING CHALLENGE?
Celebrate Smokey’s 80th Birthday by joining the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge. Join Smokey in learning about the environment and wildfire prevention. During a 4-week period beginning October 21, you can read books and do eco-activities to earn badges and prizes.
Get info here.
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BABY LAPSIT (birth-18 months): Nov.14 at 10:30 am
Designed for children who are being held or learning to crawl
TODDLER (ages 1-3): November 4 & 18 at 10:30 am
Early literacy fun with stories, songs, movement & rhymes
WILMA AND THE WINGERS (all ages): November 9 at 11 am
An interactive and inclusive storytime with live music.
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READ TO A DOG
For school-age kids and tweens
Nov. 2 at 11:30 am
Read to a certified therapy dog, and build confidence and reading skills. Bring a book, or choose one from our shelves.
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CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK
NO RULES...JUST READ
Nov. 4-10
Children's Book Week is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading.
Read a book, magazine, audiobook, comic, newspaper, poem...even and instructional manual!
Read whatever you want, for as long as you want!
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BOOGIE WOOGIE BABIES
For kids under the age of 6 and their caregivers/parents
November 7 at 10:30 am
A joyful music & movement class to encourage motor skill development. Dress in comfortable clothes.
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WILMA AND THE WINGERS
For kids under the age of 6 and their caregivers/parents
November 9 at 11 am
Interactive storytime with live music. Come sing & dance with us!
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HOMESCHOOL TUESDAY
for new and experienced families
November 12 / 11 am to 1 pm
Share tips & experiences and learn about resources while kids do hands-on activities.
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COMIC CLUB
for ages 5 and up with a participating adult
Nov. 13 at 3:30 pm
Make your own graphic novel at this informal, self-directed creative writing program.
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LEGO CLUB
for ages 5 and up with a participating adult
Nov. 15 at 3:30 pm
Join us for an hour of imagination! Lego creations will be displayed in the library.
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Adult Services: 129 Boyden Ave
Children's/Teen Services: 1688 Springfield Ave.
973-762-1688
Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
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